House Calendar
Monday, April 19, 2021
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(8:30 AM)
THE WORKING ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT.
TO AMEND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF INITIATED ACT 4 OF 1948; AND TO REGULATE A DIRECT SELLER AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
CONCERNING BAIL BOND TRANSPARENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A TEACHING LICENSE TO A PERSON WHO HAS PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE OR HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD.
TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE.
TO ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE ARKANSAS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO APPROVE THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE, ALLOW NEW LEASES, AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO FUTURE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARKANSAS CONSTITUTION CONCERNING EXTRAORDINARY SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING OWNERSHIP AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ON DESIGNATED PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.
TO CREATE BROADBAND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSABILITY OF MENTAL INJURY OR ILLNESS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE SALE OF SURPLUS HIGHWAY PROPERTY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ROAD MILLINGS.
TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC HEALTH READINESS ACT.
REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OR UTILIZATION OF A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND TO STUDY INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ARKANSAS CASINO GAMING AMENDMENT OF 2018.
CONCERNING RIOT OFFENSES AND PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OFFENSES; CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST FIRST RESPONDERS; CONCERNING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING PROCEDURES UPON ARREST.
CONCERNING ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FOR A LEGAL PROCEEDING; AND CONCERNING FEES CHARGED FOR DUPLICATION OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED MEDICAL RECORDS.
TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAX DATA TO CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; AND TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE DATA WHEN RECEIVED BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT; TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE REBOOT PILOT PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT HIRE CERTAIN FORMER OFFENDERS.
Withdrawal of Members Own Bills From Further Consideration
(8:30 AM)
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE CIVIL EVICTION PROCESS; TO CREATE AN EVICTION PROCESS FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT.
TO CREATE BROADBAND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Bills for Consideration
(1:00 PM)
TO ABATE OR ELIMINATE THE COLLECTION OF OUTSTANDING MISDEMEANOR FINES, FEES, AND COSTS ORDERED TO BE PAID BY A PERSON WHO IS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO CREATE A TASK FORCE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO END MANDATORY FACE COVERING REQUIREMENTS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AMONG THE RELEVANT ENTITIES TO STUDY AND REVIEW POLICIES RELATED TO EXPANDING ACCESS TO APPLIED BACCALAUREATE AND WORKFORCE DEGREES IN HIGH-DEMAND CAREER FIELDS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
TO ENCOURAGE THE PURSUIT OF NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE DESIGNATION BY THE WINTHROP P. ROCKEFELLER CANCER INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.
TO AMEND THE TELEMEDICINE ACT; TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR TELEMEDICINE VIA TELEPHONE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL TO ADMINISTER CERTAIN EMERGENCY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS TO A PATIENT WHO HAS A SPECIFIC HEALTH CONDITION.
TO AMEND THE LAW REGARDING THE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; AND TO AMEND THE PENALTY FOR THE KNOWING REFUSAL OF RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTION TO DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERSONNEL.
TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO CERTAIN PERSONS WHEN A SEX OFFENDER IS ON THE PREMISES OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY; AND CONCERNING THE PRESENCE OF A SEX OFFENDER ON THE PREMISES OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY.
TO REQUIRE THE ASSESSMENT COORDINATION DIVISION TO ISSUE CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS; AND TO PROHIBIT NEW OR UPDATED ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES FROM BECOMING EFFECTIVE UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
REGARDING THE SUSPENSION OF PERMITS FOR A RETAILER'S FAILURE TO PAY A WHOLESALER OR MANUFACTURER FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS, VAPOR PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR E-LIQUIDS.
TO ESTABLISH SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING; AND TO ESTABLISH AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE.
TO MODIFY THE CURRICULUM OF MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOLS; TO ALLOW REMOTE EDUCATION TO MEET CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS; TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE BONDING PROCEDURE FOR PAYMENT OR PERFORMANCE BONDS ISSUED UNDER CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, ALTERATION, DEMOLITION, OR REPAIR OF ANY BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR IMPROVEMENT.
TO ESTABLISH ANNALYNN'S LAW; TO AMEND THE COSMETOLOGY ACT; AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND ESTABLISHMENTS FROM LICENSURE BY THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
TO AMEND LAWS RELEVANT TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE DIVISION OF WORKFORCE SERVICES LAW.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS.
TO ESTABLISH THE 340B DRUG PRICING NONDISCRIMINATION ACT.
TO REGULATE THE WITNESSING OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY A NOTARY PUBLIC; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE LIMITATIONS ON ACCESS TO A CULTIVATION FACILITY.
TO CREATE A STUDY ON THE COMMERCIAL APPLICATION OF EXISTING TECHNOLOGY TO RECLAIM AND REPURPOSE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL RODS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE ARKANSAS FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES BOARD.
CONCERNING VENOUS BLOOD DRAWS IN CONNECTION WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND § 5-65-204.
TO CREATE THE HEALTHY ACTIVE ARKANSAS SCHOOLS ACT.
TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING OF NONCANDIDATE EXPENDITURES PERTAINING TO APPELLATE JUDICIAL ELECTIONS; AND TO ADOPT NEW LAWS CONCERNING APPELLATE JUDICIAL CAMPAIGNS.
CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "PHYSICALLY HELPLESS" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN REGARD TO SEXUAL OFFENSES IN THE ARKANSAS CRIMINAL CODE.
CONCERNING PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH EXPENSES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT TO ADOPTION.
CONCERNING THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT; AND TO REPEAL OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
TO CREATE THE RAILROAD MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2021; AND TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN RAILROAD TRACK MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES.
TO PROVIDE A REDUCED SALES AND USE TAX RATE FOR CERTAIN USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND SEMITRAILERS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS FINANCIAL EDUCATION COMMISSION.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY A STATE AGENCY; AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS UNDER EMINENT DOMAIN.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ELECTION LAWS.
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND THE DUTIES OF MEMBERS OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS; AND TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS ELECTION OFFICIALS.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS STATE CAPITOL AND HISTORICAL MONUMENT PROTECTION ACT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ELECTION LAW; TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PROVISIONAL BALLOTS AND REJECTED BALLOTS; AND TO REQUIRE PROVISIONAL BALLOT AND REJECTED BALLOT REPORTS.
TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO EMPLOY THE DIRECTOR OF ARKANSAS TOBACCO CONTROL.
TO ALLOW A LOTTERY WINNER TO REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF AN OFFENDER'S NAME FROM THE CHILD MALTREATMENT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
CONCERNING THE FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN; AND TO WAIVE FEES FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND ACTIVE UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL.
TO CREATE AN ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND A COLLECTION RECOVERY PLAN; AND TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGREEMENTS AND MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS UNPAVED ROADS PROGRAM ACT; TO TRANSFER DUTIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO PROMULGATE RULES AND AWARD GRANT FUNDS.
CREATING A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A COMMERCIAL WEBSITE OPERATOR THAT POSTS INCORRECT OR INACCURATE BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON.
TO CREATE THE GOVERNMENT INTERACTION WITH NONPROFIT ENTITIES ACT.
TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IS THE AGENCY THAT REGULATES LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES; AND TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE OFFICE OF LONG-TERM CARE.
TO MODIFY THE ANNUAL CAP ON DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY SERVICES IN THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM.
TO REQUIRE THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO HAVE ALL CONSENT DECREES RECONSIDERED.
TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO ADOPT ATTENDANCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL VIRTUALLY OR REMOTELY.
TO AMEND THE TYPES OF STUDENTS FOR WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL NOT IMPOSE OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS.
TO ESTABLISH A DAY OF PRAYER FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS.
TO AMEND THE COSMETOLOGY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR LICENSURE AND REGULATIONS OF PERMANENT COSMETICS AND SEMIPERMANENT COSMETICS PROCEDURES.
TO MODIFY LAWS CONCERNING ABORTION CLINICS.
TO AMEND THE LAW GOVERNING THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE, OR RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “QUALIFIED SPECIALTY STEEL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING FACILITY”.
Bills for Consideration
(1:01 PM)
THE WORKING ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT.
CONCERNING BAIL BOND TRANSPARENCY.
TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A TEACHING LICENSE TO A PERSON WHO HAS PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE OR HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF SEXUALLY GROOMING A CHILD.
TO CREATE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE.
CONCERNING RIOT OFFENSES AND PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OFFENSES; CONCERNING OFFENSES COMMITTED AGAINST FIRST RESPONDERS; CONCERNING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OFFENSES; AND CONCERNING PROCEDURES UPON ARREST.
CONCERNING ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS FOR A LEGAL PROCEEDING; AND CONCERNING FEES CHARGED FOR DUPLICATION OF ELECTRONICALLY STORED MEDICAL RECORDS.
TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAX DATA TO CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; AND TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE DATA WHEN RECEIVED BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS TAX-DEFERRED TUITION SAVINGS PROGRAM ACT; TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES CONTAINED IN THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE PROGRAM.
TO CREATE THE REBOOT PILOT PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR BUSINESSES THAT HIRE CERTAIN FORMER OFFENDERS.